BARMM polls plagued by militarization, fraud, violence
A highly militarized environment may create a “climate of fear” that could result in voter disenfranchisement.
Apr
2023
30
At Ground Level | ‘Most lethal’ US drones deployed in Balikatan 2023
Yesterday, the US and Philippine military forces formally ended their 18-day joint war games under the 38th version of the Balikatan. The various exercises, held in Northern and Central Luzon, involved more than 17,000 troops and live-firing of a variety of US modern weapons systems.
Apr
2023
27
Rights groups call for probe on killing of peace consultant
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that the reported summary execution of Posadas is a brazen violation of human rights instruments and international humanitarian law.
Apr
2023
27
Heroes, martyrs of Southern Tagalog honored by progressives
“Who are Ka Eden and Ka Eddie? They are good Christians, good Samaritans, and good revolutionaries. They followed the Christian example and dedicated their lives to solving inequality in our society.”
Apr
2023
27
‘A grave attack on academic freedom,’ PUP decries termination of Prudente-Ramos accord
"For the longest time, the Accord served as our vanguard and sanctuary of our peace and wisdom in the University."
Apr
2023
24
Question Everything | ‘Like the rain falling in torrents on a thousand raging rivers’
We need more testimonies and reports highlighting the lesser-known protests that contributed to the building of a formidable resistance to the dictatorship.
Apr
2023
23
On Earth Day, green groups say no to Kaliwa Dam, environmentally damaging projects
“The theme for this year's Earth Day is 'Invest in Our Planet'. Concurrently, the business sector should also divest in environmentally damaging projects."
Apr
2023
21
Arrested NDFP consultant served as an altar boy in Davao City before joining Reds
Growing up into a normal and religious family, arrested NDFP consultant Eric Jun Casilao wanted to be a priest in his younger years.
Apr
2023
20
How the Tiamzon spouses fought the Marcos Sr. dictatorship
In a 2014 interview with Bulatlat, the Tiamzon spouses detailed their political awakening as student activism flourished at the University of the Philippines at the time of the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Apr
2023
20
‘Tiamzons, 8 others were captured alive, tortured, killed’ – CPP
The Tiamzons were severely tortured with witnesses reporting that they "saw how the faces and bodies of the victims were smashed, apparently beaten with hard objects."
Apr
2023
20
A journo’s win for benefits and compensation
A journalist fights back against unfair working conditions.
Apr
2023
19
Is the Philippines a Springboard for U.S. Provocations of China?
The so called Balikatan War Games involving more than 12,200 U.S. troops are being held in the Philippines until April 28, of which Renato Reyes said: "We are not in favor of escalating the armed conflict between the U.S. and China...We are for Philippine sovereignty."
Apr
2023
19
Self-sufficiency entails repeal of rice liberalization law
“Local supply can definitely cover the needed buffer stocking without the need for importation. The National Food Authority should have strong political will to do this."
Apr
2023
17
High Court asked to declare SIM registration law unconstitutional
Petitioners are asking the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order and/or a writ of preliminary injunction; declare the law unconstitutional; and order respondents to refrain from using, storing, transferring, as well as to destroy data gathered so far.
Apr
2023
17
In Zambales, 18-day fishing ban during Balikatan ‘highly unacceptable’
A Filipino fisherfolk group decried the “no-sail zone” policy in at least five towns in the province of Zambales in the 18-day run of joint military exercises between the US and Philippine troops.
Apr
2023
16
Balik-Tanaw | My Lord and my God
Compassion is but a concept, mercy is elusive, hope seems unattainable for our poor brothers and sisters, for those in the margins of our society, and it will remain so if we continue to allow ourselves to become agents of evil, to be the festering wounds on the body of Christ.
